tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31307035438340032012024-03-14T00:20:55.754-07:00LyziologieLyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-57101338462953420802011-05-11T16:43:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:37:28.248-07:00Girlfriends, Cupcakes, and Awards<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Hello, ladies and gents! I hope you all had a fabulous Wednesday! Due to the dreary weather we've been having, I've spent the majority of the last few days hanging at home. Luckily, one of my best girlfriends invited me out for cupcakes at the new <a href="http://www.qccupcakes.com/">cupcake shop</a> in town, and I jumped at the chance to have a little friend time and a sweet treat. It's funny how that combination can easily brighten a grey day. :)</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">During my blogging hiatus, I was kindly awarded a Versatile Blogger Award by the author of the <a href="http://overcaffeinated.blogspot.com/">overcaffeinated</a>. Then just last week, I was again honored to learn that Inkmark of <a href="http://endlessfavorite.blogspot.com/">Objects of Desire</a> had bestowed a Stylist Blogger Award upon me. Thanks to both of you for choosing Lyziologie! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The rules of both these awards state that any recipient has to award them to other deserving blogs and share 7 tidbits about yourself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<li><a href="http://lovelyek.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Lovely</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://serialthrifter.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">confessions of a serial thrifter</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://becomingnorma.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Becoming Norma Arnold</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://ashleygettingdressed.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Ashley Getting Dressed</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://youmeandanthropologie.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You, Me, & Anthropologie</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adoredaustin.com/">adored austin</a></li>
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<ul><li><a href="http://bonjouritsjinah.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">bonjour, it's jinah!</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adiaphane.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">adiaphane</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://anthroholic.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Anthroholic</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://anthrosdottir.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">anthrosdottir</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.inpursuitofprettythings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In Pursuit of Pretty Things</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://infinitewhimsy.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Infinite Whimsy</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.littlegirlbigcloset.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Little Girl Big Closet</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://stfashionista.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Small Town Fashionista</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Effortless Anthropologie</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://goldenmeans.wordpress.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Goldenmeans</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://kelindakelinda.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">kelinda.kelinda</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://kendieveryday.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kendi Everyday</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://thegirliestboymom.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Girliest Boy Mom</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://veronabrit.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Veronica's Blushing</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://kristinaclemens.blogspot.com/2011/04/wearing-scenes-of-arles.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kristina J.</span></a></li>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2. After almost 11 years of togetherness, my husband still drives me mad. The way he looks, smells, his voice... To this day, my heart still skips a beat when I simply think of him. Anyone need a barf bag?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3. I have five cats. Really. I am honest to God cat lady. Two of them were a Mother's Day day gift two years ago. The other three walked into the office where my husband was working one early March morning last year. More accurately, two of them walked in and the last limped in. His leg was badly broken. Need I say more? Their names are: </span></div><div><br />
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</span></div><div>4. I have three truly wonderful children. They are all intelligent, loving, and generally well-behaved. I couldn't be luckier to be their mother. Though it deeply disgusts me when people "label" their children, ("the smart one", "the pretty one", etc.) here are some things that make mine really special:</div><div><br />
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<li>Eden, age 7, is helpful and self-assured.</li>
<li>Grant, age 5, is generous and thoughtful.</li>
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</span></div><div>5. My house has an in-law apartment and that's where my sister and parents live. I get along great with them and it's nice to have them so close. I honestly don't have one complaint about this living arrangement at all.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6. I love to cook. Almost all of the food my family eats is from scratch/homemade, because I am obsessed with knowing what's in the food we eat.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">7. Growing up, I was incredibly spoiled. To begin, I'm my dad's only child. My siblings had jobs as far back as I can remember and are both just ridiculously generous human beings. My sister wanted me to have the nicest toys, and later on, the nicest clothes, shoes, hair cuts, etc. It was my sister who bought me my first Chanel lipstick...... at the ripe old age of 13.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">There was only one in stock and it wasn't in my size. Major bummer. I did luck out when it came to sale finds though. Their sale room was well-stocked, particularly in my size. I tried on lots of cute dresses, skirts, and tops, but exercised *extreme restraint* and only brought home two items.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I now present you with a shoddy photo of me wearing my brand new Paraiso Dress! I got soy sauce on it within its first hour of wear. Oops...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Cardigan: J. Crew</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dress: Anthropologie Paraiso Dress</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Shoes: Payless (They're a blatant knock-off of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Seychelles-Womens-Outta-Town-Flat/dp/B001MWSQBK">these</a>)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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I am madly in love with my <a href="http://reviews.anthropologie.com/5310/933220/reviews.htm?page=3">Verite Dress</a>. I am so in love with it that I wore it for both my professional head shot and also for a fun pin-up photo shoot I did with my BFF.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">These pictures also display some of my best semi-recent shopping deals! I got the Verite Dress for less than $50 (originally $158) on ebay and the coveted <a href="http://reviews.anthropologie.com/5310/18316869/reviews.htm">Rensslaer T-Straps</a> for a mere $40. They were originally marked at $148 and a great gal over at <a href="http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/">Roxy's Effortless Anthropologie Trade Market</a> gave me a tip on a pair that she returned. As far as she and I both knew, the price had only been cut once to $80, so imagine my surprise when I looked at the receipt as I was unpacking my new shoes to find that they were only $40. Yesssss!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ideally, I wouldn't have paired these boots with this dress, but they were the closest to the door. I'm a really lazy dresser. I just wear whatever is clean and easily accessible. It takes me 15 minutes tops to get ready in the morning and that's child/husband related interruptions. Before children I was pretty high maintenance, but I've streamlined my routine over the years. ;)<br />
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I just entered to win a $100 Anthropologie gift card for at <a href="http://www.inpursuitofprettythings.com/2011/02/look-whos-one-blog-iversary-giveaway.html">In Pursuit of Pretty Things!</a> You should too! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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I've decided to start taking my OOTD pictures outdoors. The lighting in my house is pretty awful and it's a pain to try to get shots that are detailed enough to post. I only have Photoshop on the family computer downstairs in the basement, so it's essentially impossible to do any photo editing unless I want to freeze my tail off. ;)<br />
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I'll now leave you with my favorite shot from the photoshoot I did on Sunday. It's up the agency which photos they choose, but I'm hoping they'll like this one:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was anxiously waiting to file our taxes, thinking that I was going to treat myself to a nice little shopping spree afterward... until I learned that itemizers couldn't file until 2/14. Grr. A Boston shopping excursion is in the works, with stops at Anthropologie (of course), Kate Spade, and more... I also have about three pairs of Remix Vintage Shoes on my tax return wishlist and a <a href="http://cleobella.com/shop/details/mexicana/">Cleobella Mexicana Clutch</a>. You know what? I'll make a separate post for my tax return wants. Hopefully it won't bore you to tears. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Sorry that this post is so short, but I have guests arriving this evening and my house is a mess. There's much to do, much to do! I hope that all of you have a great weekend!Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-51472033167977125862011-01-19T18:52:00.000-08:002011-02-06T12:09:12.190-08:00Baby, It's Gross OutsideLet me preface this post by saying that I have less grievances with the weather than your average human being. I really pride myself on being a bad ass New Englander. On this particular morning, I actually spent time doing my hair. A rarity. Unfortunately, I wasn't smart enough to check the weather report. I did <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bebexo#p/search/3/I1bRCGZVcwU">this look</a>, a braided headband with "flirty curls". I used so much hairspray that the fumes/smell woke my husband up. I think he was asking for it, as he sleeps with his mouth open. Just sayin'.<br />
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As soon as I finished styling my hair, it rather predictably started snowing like crazy. I had to go out and pick up my kids from school and the walk from the car to the schoolyard completely destroyed my curls. I was wearing my trusty winter hat, so my braided headband was safe (or so I thought). This is my first year wearing a hat. I am still bad ass in my hat, but I'm now a bad ass who is also a good example for my children. ;) After school, we went straight to the city library. As we walked in the door, I lifted off my hat and DESTROYED my braided headband in the process. I loudly groaned in disappointment and a man actually laughed at me. All of this proves that I wasn't meant to have cute hair. I am clearly doomed to have perpetual bedhead. *Sigh*<br />
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I have always considered myself a person of above average creativity, but recently I have been bitten by the creativity bug. I've been seeing things in a completely different way. The clothes in my closet, the rooms in my house, ideas/projects that have been shelved due to a stalemate- I've been seeing new found potential in everything around me. It's a good feeling. No, it's more than a good feeling; it feels pretty friggin' amazing.<br />
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My OOTD is Anthropologie free! Boooooo!!! It does feature my beloved Rodarte for Target dress that I patiently stalked on eBay. I am obsessed with the top because I feel like a 1980's prom queen in it. That's a good thing if you're me. ;)<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">Laughing at people when they are really angry</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Leaving both clean and dirty clothing on the floor</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Not culling my magazine pile often enough</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Leaving tops off of food items/beauty products</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Forgetting to reply to correspondence of all sorts (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my family in Florida!)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Generally being a slob</li>
</ol><div style="text-align: left;">Now that I've outed myself, maybe shame will compel me to make better choices! To recycle my Marie Claires, hang my clean clothes back up instead of throwing them on the floor, and not to laugh openly at my husband in the car as he rants that no one knows how to drive. Besides him, of course. Now if only I could stop myself from humming "King of the Road" when he does this. ;)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></div>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-81618743218221301532011-01-14T17:44:00.000-08:002011-01-14T21:50:30.441-08:00TGIF! Even If It Feels Like Wednesday...My whole week has been messed up due to the snow day the kids had on Wednesday. I'm in disbelief that tomorrow is Saturday, but the weekend is welcome nonetheless. I currently have a massive migraine and am looking forward to sleeping in as long as possible tomorrow morning.<br />
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I was laughing in most of the pictures I took tonight because my daughter told me that my eyes were closed in all of them. I'm very naive, so I believed the little prankster! Laughing with her reset my mood (which wasn't great, due to the migraine) and relieved some of the stress I've been feeling recently. My kids all have great senses of humor and time and again they save me from taking life too seriously. :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweater: American Eagle - $25.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skirt: Anthropologie Alena Skirt - $50.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Belt: Anthropologie Fromage Et Pain Belt - $15.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tights: American Eagle - $12.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boots: Anthropologie Gilgarran Boots - $95.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">About a week ago, I emailed customer service and politely mentioned that I didn't receive a birthday discount last month. They sent me a discount card for January and offered to reimburse me 15% (equivalent to the birthday discount) from my last order, so I scored these boots for only $95 after all was said and done. Yesss!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It looks like tomorrow is going to be a snow day for my kids! I'm planning on building a slope for sledding in our yard. All we need now are sleds! :P</div>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-34089399804127510672011-01-04T17:54:00.000-08:002011-01-14T18:31:07.033-08:00Ski Mom OOTD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hey y'all! I hope everyone is having a great New Year so far. Today my older kids had ski lessons and I made the impractical clothing choice of a dress. Interestingly, I wasn't cold as it was a warm 35 degrees here in Southern NH. Plus, impractical or not, I needed to break out the brand new Reed Shirtdress I acquired through <a href="http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/">Roxy's Effortless Anthropologie Trade Market</a>! I have been lusting after this dress for a whole year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unfortunately, I am not as in love with my new boots. They are the third pair of brown boots I've ordered in the past month (I returned the first two) and I'm losing hope that I'll ever find boots with shafts that fit my calves perfectly. I'm keeping them because they are definitely high quality boots that I got at a steal and the roomy calf area isn't noticeable in jeans. They're also undeniably gorgeous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<3 LyziLyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-59728129762796983782010-12-23T15:15:00.000-08:002010-12-23T15:15:02.903-08:00Southward Stop Shirtdress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am completely in love with my new Southward Stop Shirtdress. The corduroy fabric was a bit wrinkled from shipping and not particularly easy to iron, but once I'd pressed it into submission it hung beautifully.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">Cardigan: </i><i><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/sweaters/PRDOVR~33966/99102195852/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~15~P_saleprice%7C0~20+17+4294967133~15~~~~~~~/33966.jsp">J. Crew Dulphine Bling-Button Cardigan</a> - $28.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Dress: </b>Anthropologie Southward Stop Shirtdress - $45.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Belt: </b>Anthropologie Fromage Et Pain Belt - $15.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Tights: </b>George brand from Walmart - $5.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Boots: </b>Aldo - $150.00</i></div>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-84106004206238899472010-12-22T17:50:00.000-08:002010-12-22T17:50:49.616-08:00Kindergarten Christmas Party OOTDThis morning, my husband and I went Christmas shopping after we dropped the kids off at school. We were only about halfway done up until that point, so there was much to be purchased. There was a time when I did 100% of the holiday shopping myself, but my husband is a surprisingly good shopping companion. He finds really good gifts that are a perfect match for their recipient! We visited Walmart and Target for toys, grabbed yucky/delicious breakfast sandwiches from BK, the drove around the city buying giftcards for our kids' teachers. It was a really nice morning and I feel so relieved that 95% of the gifts have been purchased at last.<br />
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Another highlight of my day was volunteering in my youngest son's kindergarten class for their holiday party. They made adorable ornaments featuring their school portraits, read the Polar Express, and drank hot chocolate and ate cookies and cupcakes. Much fun was had. :)<br />
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This is a style blog, so you are here because you want to know what I wore! I donned a dress that I scored on eBay for a bargain and have only worn one other time, last Valentine's Day. Come to think of it, this is one thrifty outfit!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Cardigan: </b><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/merino/PRDOVR~29615/99102097793/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~15~~17~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~cardigan/29615.jsp">J. Crew Traversa Cardigan</a> - $21.00 (Reg: $88.00)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Dress: </b><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/weddingsparties/PRDOVR~98999/99101673343/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~45~~20+17+4294967097~15~~~~~~~/98999.jsp">J. Crew Silk Chiffon Twist Tank Dress</a> - $32.00 via eBay (Reg: $170.00)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Tights: </b>George brand from Walmart - $5.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Shoes: </b>Charlotte Russe - $10.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a wonderful day. Other highlights include: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Coming home from shopping to my mom cleaning my kitchen</li>
<li>Getting out the shower and finding a strawberry scone from Panera Bread that my sister had left for me</li>
<li>My husband helping get my son ready for school while I got dressed, even though he had worked all night and hadn't slept yet</li>
<li>My little son (and husband) making me a surprise cup of coffee</li>
<li>Getting the adorable photo ornaments that all three of my kids had made in school</li>
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<div>I am truly blessed.</div><div><br />
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</div>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-3526195748222764342010-12-21T17:11:00.000-08:002010-12-21T17:11:45.749-08:00Patience Pays Off!When the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES-SHIRT&id=18823799&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&sortProperties=&navCount=85&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=024&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=subCategory&tabStyle=Reviews">Southward Stop Shirtdress</a> went on sale in the beginning the month, I figured that it would be impossible to find by the time I'd be able to pull the trigger on it due its popularity. Because of the additional 25% Anthro is offering off of sale items, I figured that it wouldn't hurt to call around, but wasn't feeling particularly hopeful.<br />
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I called catalog sales Monday morning, figuring this would be the ideal time as Anthro does inventory on Sundays. The nice gal that helped me said that there were no 0s in stock at any location. She gave me the number of 4 stores that supposedly had 2s. The first store was completely sold out of my dress. I call the second store and they are sold out of 2, but have a 0! I must've scored a return? Either way, success! $45 (with free shipping) down from $128 for a highly coveted and hugely popular dress? Hell yes.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got two other sweet deals from Anthro's current sale- A pair of superbly priced belts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>I got each of these for $15 with free shipping. These babies were originally priced at $48 and $44, respectively. Listen to how obnoxiously obnoxious I am. I love asking stores if they charge sales tax. They usually say, "Well, we'll charge your state's sale tax," to which I always reply, "The great state of New Hampshire doesn't have sales tax. LIVE FREE OR DIE, BABY!" Some of the sales associates are amused, some not so much. ;)<br />
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I would love to hear what others have scored from this sale! Lemme have it!<br />
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</i></span>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-18113996197053497982010-12-15T06:37:00.000-08:002010-12-15T06:45:44.262-08:00Cold & Windy OOTDHey there! I know that I've been absent for well over a week. This time of year can be a little hectic for me. I become very preoccupied with the idea of creating the illusion of effortless Christmas magic for my family and let's just say it's hardly effortless. Then there is the matter of attending workshops relating to my acting; those were time consuming as well. Luckily, that stage of the game is all over. I'll be getting headshots done in the next couple weeks and will be posting them here for all to see. ;)<br />
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Today is bitterly cold and windy, but that didn't stop me from finally wearing this skirt. It's been sitting in my closet for years, but because of its long length and lack of shoes that match "just so" I have never worn it until now.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Cardigan: </b><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/sweaters/PRDOVR~33966/99102195852/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~dulphine/33966.jsp">J. Crew Dulphine Bling Button Cardigan</a> - $30.00</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Top: </b><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/teesandknits/PRDOVR~33959/99102182743/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~flutter%20shell/33959.jsp">J. Crew Cascading Flutter Shell</a> - $22.00</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Skirt: </b>J. Crew - $20.00 on eBay</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tights: </b>George brand - $5.00</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Shoes: </b>Nine West - $50.00 from Piperlime.com</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">I got the cardigan and shell from J. Crew's recent 25% off sale. I bought just enough to qualify for free shipping, so there are couple more new cardis sitting pretty in my closet. Did anyone else take advantage of the sale? ;)</div>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-24295467822136156212010-12-03T18:29:00.000-08:002010-12-03T18:31:28.837-08:00Birthday Eve OOTDIt's the eve of my 28th birthday! I'm just like a kid; I love birthdays. Instead of being excited like I normally would be I'm unusually stressed. Tomorrow, I have a "model workshop" for the majority of the day and there is an electrician coming at an undetermined time and my house is complete disarray. I will probably be up all night cleaning, including the storage areas that aren't normally seen by regular guests. Personally, I am a slob, but my dear husband is the Felix to my Oscar.<br />
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Speaking of dears, I got my <a href="http://reviews.anthropologie.com/5310/18818666/reviews.htm?page=2">Lynx & Leo Dress</a> from my dear friend, Bethany, yesterday. It is so much more incredible in person than I could have imagined. The photos on the Anthro's site didn't do it justice and mine don't either. Check out how I wore it today!<br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not really doing a pee pee dance, I'm just a terrible model. Hopefully I will learn a thing or two from the modeling workshop tomorrow! To clarify, I am NOT a model model. I am only 5'3" - 5'4". I am mainly participating to benefit from the photo movement segment of the workshop, as I am interesting in doing some commercial print modeling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If I look totally disheveled that is because I take midday naps in my day clothes with no regard to how I will look later on... Clearly, I am an A+ adult and upstanding citizen of this fine community! :P</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll post tomorrow with my OOTD debuting my <a href="http://reviews.anthropologie.com/5310/033035/reviews.htm?page=6">Drifting By Dress</a> that has been hanging in my closet since I bought it in August. I can't friggin' wait!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-52550029396174405642010-12-02T06:23:00.000-08:002010-12-23T15:19:12.278-08:00Too Early For An OOTD OOTDI have a lot of things to accomplish before the weekend, but I still wanted to hit you with my OOTD<b>! </b><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Sweater: </b>Gap - $40.00</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Dress: </b>Anthropologie Dagmar Shirtdress - $42.00 </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Belt: </b>Anthropologie Infinity Belt - $20</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tights: </b>George brand from Walmart - $4.00</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Boots: </b>Aldo - $50</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Bracelet: </b>Boston Red Sox Silly Band - Free, as it was given to me by my daughter</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">As you can see, I got an incredible deal on my Dagmar Shirtdress! The manager at my local store gave me 30% off for a faint stain that was on the garment. I was certain that the offending spot would wash out easily, so I was as pleased as my mom on Social Security day! The original price was $148. That same shopping trip also rendered another 30% off my Two Wheeler Shirtdress. I was over the friggin' moon. I also got the boots that I'm wearing on what I call "super clearance".<br />
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Apparently, I'm feeling more smug than usual about my thriftiness this morning. *Smirk*</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Snag any good deals lately?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Dress: </b>Anthropologie Oratory Dress - $59.95</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Shirt: </b>Abercrombie and Fitch - $20.00</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Belt: </b>Anthropologie Checkerboard Belt - $10.00</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tights: </b>Charlotte Russe - $7.50 (Buy them <a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4340847&cp=4241184.4240809.2745009">here</a>)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Shoes: </b>Charlotte Russe - $10.00</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
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</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Married Folks Dialogue of the Day (also known as MFDOTD):</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Me:</b> "What do you think my outfit? I totally look like a toddler in a jumper, don't I? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Husband:</b> "What do YOU think of your outfit?"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Me:</b> "I love it! I own my toddlerness... My toddlerability. It's totally me!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Husband:</b> <i>Raises eyebrows skeptically</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">And that, my friends, is your MFDOTD!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks again for tuning in for my ramblings and photos. If you like my blog, please tell a friend!</div>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-9404207986520473522010-11-29T19:34:00.000-08:002010-11-29T19:34:17.528-08:00On Camera OOTDToday was the last day of my acting workshop and I got to go on camera for the first time since my fifth grade birthday party! I think I did well and I got very positive feedback from my acting instructor and group. I'm a happy girl tonight. :)<br />
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I haven't been posting as frequently as I would like to because of the holidays, family birthdays, and other recent momligations, but I promise to blog more! Ideally, I would like post most weekdays. Now that I have said it publicly perhaps I will actually do it!<br />
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Don't mind my orb, please. It was past my photographer's bedtime, so I wasn't picky about my photos. :P<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Cardigan: </b>Gap - $40.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Dress: </b>Anthropologie Grand Cru Dress - $80.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Tights: </b>George brand from Walmart - $5.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Shoes: </b>Charlotte Russe - $10.00</i></div><br />
As you have noticed, I am kind of obsessed with my cheap shoes from Charlotte Russe. I love them and could literally wear them every day of the week. Sometimes I actually do. I'm crazy for cap toe ballet flats and am planning on grabbing a pair of these from eBay with my birthday money:<br />
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</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also on the top of my wishlist is a pair of flat, brown boots. I'm looking at a couple different styles from Frye and I'm definitely lusting after these babies from Anthro:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which do you like better? Do you know of any great boots I need to see? I welcome all suggestions!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></span></div>Lyzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321204877049113451noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130703543834003201.post-78550937160976727292010-11-23T17:03:00.000-08:002010-11-23T17:16:33.494-08:00Super Sick TuesdayI am feeling absolutely terrible today. I'm stuffed up and so dizzy that I can only stand for a few seconds at a time before my head starts spinning right round, right round... and that's not a good thing!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Top: </b>Ralph Lauren Outlet - $50.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Skirt: </b>American Eagle - $20.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Tights: </b>George brand (from Walmart) - $5.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Shoes: </b>Report - $49.00</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Necklace: </b>Made today in kindergarten by my sweet son, Grant - Priceless</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bonus quote from my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">mom in lieu of sartorial content:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Me:</b> "Ma, how do I look? I need to look good because I am going to be on camera tonight..."<br />
<b>Mom:</b> <i>(Squints eyes and analyzes every millimeter of my face with extreme scrutiny)</i> "I guess you look... okay. Are you not supposed to look that good?"<br />
<b>Me:</b> "I am supposed to look my absolute best actually..."<br />
<b>Mom:</b> "If you had fake eyelashes, you wou<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">ld be beautiful."<br />
<b>Me: </b>"Mmm... Thanks?"</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br />
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</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">...Just now she said to me: "Bunny, why is your skirt so short?" (Note: I am practically 30 years old!) </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">And that, folks, is your first edition of Sh*t My Thai Mom Says!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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